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Uplifting musical
July 1 - Aug. 14, 2024
Issaquah (17 miles E)
“A bewitching musical that celebrates love, resilience, and the spirit of hope” [Daily News], Once On This Island is about a fearless peasant girl searching for her place in the world and ready to risk it all for love, at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah.
A ticket to 4th of July includes “light & sweet bites,” a no-host bar, and unobstructed views of sunset at 9:10 p.m. and fireworks above Lake Union at 10:15 p.m. from atop the Columbia Center at Sky View Observatory, 700 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Watch 500 people from 80 countries become Americans at the emotional naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center, which includes patriotic music at 11:30 a.m. and a ceremony with speeches at 12 p.m. at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise includes a buffet dinner and 2.5 hours on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Boarding begins at 8 p.m.
Take the Bainbridge Island ferry on foot to Grand Old Fourth of July for a pancake breakfast, car show, fun run, street fair, beer/wine garden, activities for kids, and a parade at 1 p.m. Most events are on Winslow Way and at Waterfront Park, 301 Shannon Drive SE on Bainbridge Island.
A ticket to Ascend Prime’s Fifth Anniversary Party includes “five culinary stations with 20 menu offerings,” drink tokens, cooking demos, DJ music, and a view of sunset at 9:10 p.m. and Bellevue fireworks at 10:05 p.m. from the 31st floor at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, 10400 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
Wear sunscreen and head to Summer Blast for entertainment a craft market, food trucks, beer gardens, a family zone at Cummings Park, and offshore fireworks at 10 p.m. See separate live music schedules for Cummings Park at 3939 Ruston Way, and for Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road. FREE
Watch fire spinners practice their sport inside a fire circle during Northwest Flow Fest Community Fire Jam on the concrete pad at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. [See the second paragraph of their web page for the date of this event: July 5, 2024.] FREE
Buy tickets online for Day Out With Thomas, which includes several train rides plus an hour of stories and crafts for kids at Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. More details.
Wineries pour samples in 19 shops during Edmonds Summer Wine Walk held in July & August. The three check-in locations include Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 5th Ave. N in Edmonds. Bring age 21+ ID.
Ride atop a mini steam train over a bridge and through a tunnel for 10 minutes, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. FREE
Summer Concerts feature “some of the best artists in jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music” in the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair unless you buy reserved seating. Children age 2 and younger are free.
DirtFish SummerFest promises thrill rides, car shows, special guests, raffle prizes, food trucks, local vendors, and DJ music at DirtFish Rally School, 7001 396th Drive SE in Snoqualmie. FREEVideo (7 minutes).
Marymoor Live presents a wide variety of live music in a green setting. Bring cash for parking, and a blanket or chairs to Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
See incredible sand sculptures built by competing teams at the Pacific Ocean during Sandsations at Bolstad Beach Approach, Bolstad Ave. W in Long Beach. Awards ceremony is Saturday. Schedule. FREE
Celebrate Woodinville Summer Concerts “include a variety of high-energy bands playing fun music for all ages” with food vendors and a wine, beer & cider garden featuring local producers in Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE in Woodinville. Open 5:30, band begins at 6:30, closes 8 p.m.
Seattle Cuban Dance Fest offers dance classes at the University of Washington and dance parties with live Cuban bands around Seattle. Dorm rooms available.
The King County Fair offers food, beer/wine, music, carnival rides, vendors, entertainment, demonstrations, 4H animals, and a rodeo (Fri. 6 p.m.) at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw.
Jungle Party: Tails of the Treetops includes a reception with complimentary appetizers and specialty drinks, live animals, and a silent charity auction in the North Meadow of Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Dozens of Seattle musicians play songs from the best rock & roll movie ever made at Seattle’s Tribute to The Last Waltz for all ages at the Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St. in Seattle.
Redmond Derby Days has craft vendors, carnival rides, a beer/wine garden, entertainment, bike races at Marymoor (evenings), a pancake breakfast (Sat.), a kids’ parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), a grand parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), and a lighted drone show (Sat. 10 p.m.) at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. in Redmond. Additional vendors at Redmond Town Center. FREE
Salty Sea Days features live music, a beer garden, and family-friendly activities on Colby Avenue (from Everett Avenue to Hewitt Avenue) in Everett. Friday (4 to 10 p.m.) & Saturday (noon to 10 p.m.). FREE
Day In Day Out is a “highly curated mix-tape-inspired experience” for all ages, with a dozen music acts plus DJs, food trucks, a beer garden, and a VIP lounge at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Eat seafood and more, visit the beer garden, watch live music, and browse art (Fri. & Sat.) at Ballard SeafoodFest on NW Market St. and on Ballard Ave. NW. Festi-Bowl skateboarding festival is Saturday at Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. FREE
West Seattle Summer Fest is a neighborhood street fair with arts and crafts, two stages of live music, local food, a beer garden, and a kids’ zone at West Seattle Junction, 4210 SW Oregon St. in Seattle. FREE
Enjoy art, food, wine, and shopping from craft vendors at Kirkland Uncorked on the water at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza in Kirkland. The craft market is open to all ages. The separate tasting garden has live music for age 21+.
Kent Cornucopia Days is a street fair with food vendors, a kids’ zone, a car show (Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), dragon boat races (Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), a 5K (Sat. 9 a.m.), and a parade on 4th Avenue (Sun. 1 p.m.). The main entertainment stage is at Town Square Plaza, 115 2nd Ave. N in Kent. Brochure. FREE
Bluegrass from the Forest Festival features national headliners, contests, a band scramble, mandolin tasting, youth programs, vendors, and jamming, with camping available, at Shelton South Mason Soccer Park, 2102 E Johns Prairie Road in Shelton.
Bring a blanket or chair, and maybe a picnic to eat while watching GreenStage perform either a full-length play by Shakespeare (Twelfth Night or Henry VI parts 2 & 3) or an abbreviated version ( All’s Well that Ends Well or Julius Caesar) in a park. FREE
Polish Festival Seattle offers Polish music, dance, food, crafts, workshops, a beer garden, and vodka tasting at the Seattle Center Armory and the outdoor amphitheater nearby. FREE
Children, families, dogs, drill teams, marching bands, and floats join Wallingford Kiddie Parade, which begins at Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N in Seattle and then moves west on N. 45th Street (from Bagley to Interlake). The 2023 theme is “Halloween in July.” Read how to participate. FREE
Shop from 50 booths of young entrepreneurs (age 6 to 15) selling food, art, toys, and more at Children’s Business Fair at Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way in Redmond. FREE
SipFest is a wine, beer, and food tasting event with food for sale at Railroad Community Park, 7971 Railroad Ave. in Snoqualmie. Buy tickets online, and bring a glass plus age 21+ ID.
The non-competitive 206-mile Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride is one of America’s best, with 10,000 participants departing from north of Husky Stadium and taking one or two days to make the trip south.
The neighborhood Wedgwood Art Festival has northwest artists, live music, food, a beer garden, and a variety of family entertainment outdoors at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 8900 35th Ave. NE in Seattle. FREE
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair has an artist gallery, food vendors, a beer garden, two stages of entertainment, and a free shuttle bus from the parking lot of Henry M. Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE in Mill Creek. FREE
See frogs, snakes, geckos, and other exotic creatures at the Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring no pets. Held in January & July.
Sundae Runday is a 5K run or 2-mile walk on park trails and closed roads along the shores of Lake Washington, plus a kids’ dash and costume contest, followed by an ice cream sundae. It begins at Genesee Park, 4316 S Genesee St. in Seattle.
Lakefair at Capital Lake includes carnival rides, food booths, vendors, entertainment, a car show (Fri.), a parade (Sat.), and fireworks (Sun.) at Heritage Park, 5th Ave. SW in Olympia. FREE
Dance to 40 music acts at Summer Meltdown Festival, with a kids’ zone, a beer garden, and camping in bucolic Sky Meadows Park, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets.
Buy tastes from 100 vendors at Bite of Seattle, which has cooking demos, wine & beer gardens, and 50 bands at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Friday is least crowded. FREE
Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day music festival with 80 bands, DJs, craft booths, food trucks, and beer gardens. Enter at 12th Ave. & E Pike St.
Seafair Indian Days Powwow includes competitive dancing, drumming, native dress, native art for sale, food booths, and a daily salmon bake outdoors in Discovery Park at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle. No pets. Frequently asked questions. DONATION
Browse arts and crafts, buy food, hear live music, and visit the kids’ zone at Alki Art Fair along the shoreline near Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. FREE
Tour de Terrace has a street fair, carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, a parade (Fri. 6:45 p.m. on 56th Ave. W), a car show (Sat. until 3 p.m.), and a pancake breakfast (Sat. & Sun.) at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W in Mountlake Terrace.
Watch stars of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) compete in dragsters, funny cars, and motorcycles at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE in Kent.
Sequim Lavender Festival offers farm visits that are mostly free, a farmer’s market at the Civic Center, a dance (7 p.m. Sat.), and a free street fair with live music and 150 food & craft vendors at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave. in Sequim.
Hear great music outdoors, visit the food vendors, and camp at Darrington Bluegrass Festival at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, which has craft and food vendors plus alehouses for adults at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. Performance schedule.
Visit Asian restaurants that offer discount menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
West Seattle Grand Parade includes pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, and pageantry heading south on California Avenue SW (from Lander Street to Edmunds Street). Watch runners in the Float Dodger 5K just before the parade.
Olde Burien Block Party features live music, dancing, food vendors, child entrepreneurs, and a beer garden at SW 152nd St. & 9th Ave. SW in Burien. Some events are not all day. FREE
The Downtown Issaquah Wine & Art Walk includes 10 tasting tokens to redeem at shops along picturesque Front Street, beginning at Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah for age 21+. You’re welcome to bring your own glass. Held in spring and summer.
Watch 10 local bands and solo artists perform original works ranging from singer/songwriter and blues, to indie rock, folk, jazz, and hip-hop at Redfellow Music Festival in Starlight Meadows, 16324 51st Ave. SE in Bothell.
Block Party offers outdoor vendors, a free kids’ zone, a locally sourced beer and wine garden, and musical performances along E North Bend Way (between Bendigo and Ballarat). FREE
SummerFest has food trucks, a beer garden, live music, international dancers, classic cars (until 5 p.m.), a drone show & fire dancers (9 p.m.), and a balloon glow (9:30 p.m.) at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave. SW in Lakewood. Schedule. FREE
Bark by the Bay is “full of dog activities and games, an art project, treat hunting, vendors, and food trucks” with adoptions, live demos, off-leash zones, a parade (noon), and a costume contest (1 p.m.) for $10 per vehicle at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Map.
Honor ancestors at Bon Odori Festival with folk dancing (4 p.m.), Taiko drums, martial arts, a beer garden, a thrift store, and Japanese food & crafts at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 South Main St. in Seattle.
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival has a zany parade on Saturday at 11 a.m. (preceded by kids at 10:45 a.m.), live music, a beverage garden, carnival rides, and vendors. The shuttle bus from ferry boats is $2 cash each way. The main stage is located at Vashon Village, 17205 Vashon Hwy SW in Vashon. FREE
Saint James Faire opens at noon with craft shops, archery and sword demonstrations, puppetry, music, dance, and lunch (dinner by reservation), at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation.
Celebrate the state’s slimy slugs with human slug races, slug talks, slugs on display, and kids’ crafts during Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville.
Chinatown Seafair Parade features lion and dragon dances, martial arts, and the Chinese Girls Drill Team in the international district, passing by Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. FREE
Music & art lovers converge on 6th Avenue in Tacoma (from Cedar to Trafton) for Art on the Ave, which promises local artists, music, food vendors, beer gardens, a kids’ zone, and entertainment on a stage at TAPCO Credit Union, 2802 6th Ave. in Tacoma. FREE
Watch the “best pickleball players in the world” compete in the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour at Lower Woodland Tennis Courts, 5773 West Green Lake Way N in Seattle. Free for children age 8 and younger.
Timber Outdoor Music Festival has 25 music artists, nature walks, bike rides, yoga, stargazing Saturday, a 5K run Sunday, and camping in forested Tolt River–John MacDonald Park, 31020 NE 40th St. in Carnation. Children age 12 and younger are free. No dogs.
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair is one of America’s best. The museum is free during the fair and has free art projects for kids (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The entertainment stage is across the street at the mall’s east entrance. Shop from 300 curated artists on the ground floor of Bellevue Square’s west parking garage at 600 100th Place NE in Bellevue. FREE
Attend workshops and dance to live music with fun people at the Northwest Balboa Festival at three venues. Evening dances are at OmCulture Wallingford, 2210 N Pacific St. in Seattle.
See 2,500 custom, classic, and muscle cars and trucks plus hot rods during Pacific Northwest Nationals at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Do not bring pets, food, or drink.
Colorful floats, drill teams, and pirates move down 4th Avenue (from Seattle Center to Seneca Street) in the Seafair Torchlight Parade. FREE or buy reserved seats. Live broadcast on KIRO TV. Westlake Center has food trucks and live entertainment beginning at 1 p.m. Parade map.
Ride from Snoqualmie Pass (70 miles) or North Bend (40 miles) on the Summit to Sound, with optional shuttle bus from Seacrest Park. Includes lunch in North Bend and a beer at the end-of-ride party.
Summer School Brewfest promises “local beers and ciders, food specials, and live music” for age 21+ at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell.
Hear live music, shop at food trucks, and taste wine, spirits, cider, and beer during Taste of the Valley at Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley.
Couture & Cars Fashion Show showcases clothing and accessory designers from the northwest in a 7 p.m. runway show followed by a 9 p.m. after party at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St. in Tacoma.
Enjoy Arab music, dance, food, and children’s activities at the Arab Festival in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Events onstage begin at 2 p.m. FREE
The national Vegan Street Fair promises “local vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and vendors serving you bite-sized $4 portions of vegan eats” at Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. FREE
Shop for handcrafted clothing, jewelry, toys, stationery, art, candles, house wares, and food at Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. FREE
Join 20,000 people enjoying Indian music, dance, games, food, art, and shopping at Ananda Mela outdoors at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. in Redmond. FREE
Renton River Days has food vendors, a beer & wine garden, entertainment, a children’s zone, a pub crawl (Fri.), a drone show (Fri. 9:30 p.m.), a pancake breakfast & fun run (Sat.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and a German car show (Sun. until 3 p.m.). A pedestrian underpass connect both locations: Liberty Park & Cedar River Park, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98057 in Renton. FREE
Mosaic has two entertainment stages, arts & crafts booths, food vendors, family activities, and a beer garden at Wright Park, 501 S I St. in Tacoma. FREE
Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering is an athletic competition that also has colorful pipe bands, Celtic music, Scottish dancers, Scottish farm animals, Scottish food and drink, and vendors, at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. No pets. Schedule. Friday evening is FREE
Pista sa Nayon offers food, entertainment, arts and crafts booths, and children’s games at Seward Park Amphitheater, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. FREE
Japan Fair features Japanese art, food, vendors, entertainment, and Taiko drumming at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. FREE except parking.
Seafair Fleet Week includes ship tours, displays, demonstrations, and entertainment on the Seattle waterfront and opens with a waterfront parade of ships.
Enjoy micro brews, pub snacks, and music outdoors at Summer Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. No kids or pets. Held in summer & winter.
Watch a live two-hour performance of The Tempest by William Shakespeare in many Puget Sound parks during Wooden O. You can bring blankets, chairs, and food. FREE
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival has free recitals before performances at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Enjoy a casual afternoon among “fantastically fervent fountains” during Fountain Festival with water games, live music, and free summer treats at Seneca Plaza, 600 Seneca St. in Seattle. Photos. FREE
Masters of improvisation from around the world create funny scenes and sketches during Seattle International Festival of Improv at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
Watch movies on a 40-foot screen with captions at Movies at the Mural on the lawn at Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, or bean bags. Begins at dusk, roughly 9 p.m. FREE
Asake is the headliner at Blastfest, an all-ages concert celebrating “music, culture, and diversity” at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. The beer garden is for age 21+. Gates open at noon.
Scooped Ice Cream Festival is an “all-you-can-eat ice cream festival” with live music, a diverse variety of food vendors, giant games, and 75 ice cream flavors at Seattle Center in Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Expect lines.
“Experience six floors of immersive installations, solo interventions, large group exhibitions, and live music” for age 21+ at Forest For The Trees at 419 Occidental Ave S in Seattle. FREE
Hear about the history of transportation in Seattle as you cruise aboard the historic steamship SS Virginia V during Virginia V Cruise: Boats to Bridges, departing from the pier near the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Optional dinner. [Click their “register” button then scroll to the bottom.]
CID Celebration promises “a day full of multicultural entertainment, activities for kids and family, raffles, games, and more” with music, a car show, and food trucks surrounding Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. FREE
A ticket to Bacon Eggs & Kegs includes 12 beverage tickets (beer, cider, seltzer, mimosa, Bloody Mary, Irish coffee, root beer), with $5+ brunch bites for sale, entertainment, and lawn games in the indoor plaza at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+.
JamFest features musicians and DJs who are “black, indigenous, and people of color” with food and craft vendors in the alleyways outside Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St. in Seattle. FREE
Enjoy lawn games and listen to music while you make art (painting, mobiles, collage, and buttons) at Art in the Park in Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
The 48 Hour Film Project gives teams two days to make short films. Buy a ticket to watch the results at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
North Seattle Jewish Festival promises “inflatable activities for the young, authentic kosher deli delights, friends, and lively Jewish music” for everyone at Victory Heights Playground, 1737 NE 106th St. in Seattle. FREE
Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7 p.m., and Summer Outdoor Movies begin at dusk on a 40-foot movie screen on Tuesdays at Bellevue Downtown Park, and Thursdays at Crossroads Park. Bring a blanket or chairs. FREE
Big Sky is a fundraiser for the environment that includes local food, drinks, music, and a 4 p.m. tour of Matsuda Farm, 19201 Vashon Hwy SW in Vashon. Optional farm tour at 4 p.m.
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